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Wapa Review November 2024

DatingScout.com Author Chris Pleines
From: Chris Pleines
 • Reading Time: 2 minute(s)
Get ready for fall with Wapa, the online dating app for lesbians looking for meaningful connections.
1,000 Members
 100 % ♀ 
Good For:
4 / 5
4 / 5
2 / 5
Success Rate:
30 / 10
38 / 10
33 / 10
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Age Distribution:
18-24
25-34
35-49
50+

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Wapa in 10 seconds

  • Previously known as Brenda, Wapa declares itself as the world's most popular lesbian dating app that caters to lesbian, bi, and bi-curious women
  • Wapa comes from the word Guapa meaning beautiful or lovely
  • Wapa is exclusively for lesbians
  • The app was created to provide a safe space for lesbians to date and find their perfect partners
  • It currently has over 300,000 active users worldwide
  • Most of Wapa’s individuals live in the United States, the United Kingdom, and Brazil
  • Wapa has no desktop version
  • The app is available for iOS and Android users
  • Offers general free services and options to upgrade - Learn more here
  • You can use Wapa for free
  • Pricing starts at $4.99 / Month - More Information
DatingScout.com Author Chris Pleines
Chris Pleines
Founder of Dating Scout and Author of the book "Online Dating for Dummies"
Wapa is one of the first lesbian dating apps but it hasn't been able to maintain its status. Its simple interface and very few features don't amount to much when it comes to appealing to lesbians. 

Who is Wapa for and not for?

  • For lesbians looking for serious relationships and deep commitments
  • For single lesbians, bisexual, and bi-curious women who want to fall in love
  • For single lesbians who want to meet and date like-minded individuals
  • Not for people who are not into dating lesbians, bisexual, and bi-curious women
  • Not for cheating individuals seeking affairs
  • Not for straight women with conservative beliefs
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Wapa Pros & Cons

  • Wapa has a built-in translator
  • Implements a community-monitoring that filters suspicious profiles
  • Has an authentic and genuine user base
  • Members can only share one photo at a time
  • Posting photos requires approval from the moderating team
  • Wapa has occasional glitches

How much does Wapa cost?

Can you try Wapa for free?

  • You can use or try the service for free.
  • All members can send messages for free
  • You can read the first messages in your inbox for free

Is Wapa expensive or cheap?

In comparison to other providers Wapa is low-priced.

Duration / Credits / CoinsCostsTotal
Premium
1 Month4.99 USD / Month4.99 USD
1 Year35.99 USD / Year35.99 USD
Wapa Upgrade
Free Features
  • Profile creation
  • Upload 5 profile photos
  • 100 nearby matches
  • Search and view profiles
  • Unlimited messages
  • Send and receive short video messages
Premium Features
  • No ads
  • Upload 10 profile photos
  • 500 nearby matches
  • Built-in translator
    ?
    Translates messages in real-time
  • Priority in photo approval
  • Lock the app with a password to maintain privacy

Payments are auto-renewed. No refunds are allowed during the active subscription period.

How can I delete my Wapa account and cancel my subscription?

Please find more information here

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Who is signed up on Wapa?

Members
1,000 from USA
Members activity
800 active weekly
Gender Proportion
100 %
0 %
  • Members are lesbians, bisexual females, and curious women
  • Has over 300,000 members worldwide
  • Member activity is high
  • Most users are between 18-34 years old
  • Members are looking for meaningful relationships

Since Wapa is an exclusive dating platform for lesbians, bisexual and curious women, men are strictly not allowed. The app has over 300,000 members worldwide. Member activity is high but it has a relatively small user base compared to similar dating apps. 

Most users are in their early 20s and 30s who are looking for meaningful relationships.

Females
Males

Wapa Age Range and Age Distribution

  • 18-24
  • 25-34
  • 35-44
  • 45-54
  • 55+

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Wapa in Detail

  • Reading time 16 minutes
  • Lots of insider information for more success

How to Sign Up for Wapa

signup
  • You must be at least 18 years old to sign up
  • You can sign up using your username and password
  • You must sign up to browse Wapa

To sign up, download the Wapa app. The app is available on iOS and Android. To complete the registration, provide all required information.

Required Information on Signup
  • Username
  • Location
  • Your Relationship Status
Optional Information on Signup
  • Your Gender
  • Greeting/Profile Bio
  • Your Physical Traits
  • Questionnaire about you
  • Profile Picture

Wapa offers the following methods to verify your account:

  • Verification email (optional)

Making Contact on Wapa

contacting
  • Get up to 100 matches
  • Photo and video messaging available
  • In-app translator available
  • Possible to send your current location
  • Send only one photo at a time
  • All members can send messages for free
  • There is a chatroom

Free users can send, receive, and read messages without any limits. Members can also send photos and videos to each other, but only premium users can save these photos and videos to their devices. Sending multiple photos at once is not available, but you have the option to send it one at a time.

A built-in translator is available in the premium version for when you find lesbians in other countries and want to chat but encounter a language barrier. You will be able to share your location with another member as well. Make sure that your location services are turned on.

Make sure to verify your email so you can receive and send messages to other members.

Wapa Profile Quality

profile quality
  • Profiles can be sent different interactions (hot, wink, etc.)
  • Shows when others were last online
  • Twitter and Instagram accounts can be linked to profile
  • You can share your profile with other devices or with your partner
  • The profiles are not very detailed
  • The profile information can be changed later
  • Profile pictures are visible to everyone for free

The profiles of other members only have a few bits of information. You can view their distance from you and all of their public photos for free. The profiles also state when they were last online.

You can add a profile to your favorites and send them different interactions (hot, wink, meet me later, and drink).

Although users will be notified that you visited their profile by default, you can prevent this from happening by selecting "Remove track". But this is only for premium members. Despite the app's meticulous filtering of accounts, fake profiles are still present. These fake profiles a re mostly men masquerading as lesbians.

Wapa App

Wapa App
  • The app is available for iOS and Android users
  • Free to download
  • Has occasional glitches
  • Intuitively easy to use
  • The app can be locked using a passcode

Wapa app is free to download and is available for iOS and Android users. The works well but there are several reports of it having occasional glitches. 

The app is intuitively easy to use and has a great design. The good thing about Wapa is that it can be locked using a four-digit passcode for extra security purposes.

Special Features

Here are some important features of Wapa:

Track

This feature helps members monitor other users who are visiting their profile. You have the option to delete your tracks if you are a premium member.

Lock App

To secure your app more without logging in and out to your account every time you use it, you may assign a 4 digit passcode.

How can I delete my Wapa account and cancel my subscription?

Uninstalling the app will not cancel your subscription.

How can you cancel your Subscription?

  • You can cancel by managing your app store subscription

Will your subscription automatically renew?

  • Yes, your Wapa subscription will automatically renew. The notice period for opting out of automatic renewal is 1 Day.

Is there a money back guarantee and do you get refunded the full amount?

  • Usually you will not get back the full amount, it will be reduced by the time or credits you used for Wapa.

Wapa FAQ

Facts

What does Wapa stand for?

Wapa is the vernacular form of guapa, which means beautiful/pretty/lovely.

Who owns Wapa?

Wapa is owned by Wapo y Wapa Limited. This company also released Wapa's twin app, Wapo: Gay Dating.

What does "Hola Wapa" mean?

"Hola Wapa" is the greeting that appears on the Spanish version of the app and it means "Hello beautiful".

Is there a Wapa app for a Windows phone?

No. At the time of writing, Wapa is only available for iOS and Android phones.

Is there a Wapa forum?

Unfortunately, a forum for Wapa does not exist yet. However, their customer service team said that they've taken this suggestion into consideration.

Does Wapa have a Twitter?

Yes, the username is @wapo_y_wapa, but they mostly tweet in Spanish and are pretty inactive.

Does Wapa have a Facebook?

No.

Is the registration for free?

Yes, creating an account for Wapa is absolutely for free. You can get the app from Google Play and Apple App Store.

What is the average age of users on Wapa?

The average age of Wapa users is between 32-39 years. You can find more information here

Usability

How do I use the Wapa app?

Once you've created your account, you will see a grid of profiles. You can select a profile you like and message them.

What is "Tracks" for?

"Tracks" is a paid feature that allows you to see who has viewed your profile.

Why should I lock my Wapa app?

You can set a passcode of your choice to lock the app and gives you a complete privacy. The "Lock the app" is one of Wapa's premium features. 

How many photos or videos can I send?

You can only send one photo or video at a time. If you wish to send longer videos, you should upgrade to premium account.

How many photos I can store on my gallery?

Non-premium users can only upload five photos. If you want store more, you need to avail a subscription

How do I cancel my Wapa subscription?

You have to go to the iTunes or Google Play page, find where your subscriptions are managed, and cancel it from there. You can cancel anytime; no obligations, no catches.

How do I delete my Wapa profile?

Swipe left on the app's homepage, select "Edit profile", and scroll down to the red button the says "Delete", and confirm your deactivation.

Can I browse Wapa without an account?

No, you cannot browse profiles on Wapa without signing up.

What is needed to open a Wapa account?

To open a Wapa account, download the Wapa App on your iOS or Android device. To complete the registration, provide all required information:
  • Username
  • Location
  • User's Relationship Status

Security

Does Wapa sell your data?

No, Wapa does not sell your data.

Was Wapa hacked in the past?

No, Wapa was never hacked.

How accurately does Wapa track your location?

Wapa tracks your approximate location.

Do your Wapa profile pictures or profile information appear in Google Search Results?

No, your Wapa photos and personal information will not appear in Google Search Results.

Who can view your pictures on Wapa?

All Wapa users can view your pictures.

Is your phone number required for signing up at Wapa?

Yes, a phone number is required for signing up at Wapa.

Can you erase your personal data on Wapa?

Yes, Wapa provides an option for users to erase their data.

How can I delete my Wapa account and cancel my subscription?

Costs

Can you try Wapa for free?

How much does Wapa cost?

Wapa typically costs between 4.99 USD and 35.99 USD. Compared to other dating services, Wapa's membership costs is low-priced. You can find more information here

How much does it cost to sign up on Wapa?

You can sign up for Wapa for free, but to use its premium features you must upgrade. You can find more information here

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Final Results table

Signing Up: 2.0 / 5
Making Contact: 3.0 / 5
Profile Quality: 3.0 / 5

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Contact details

Company:Wapo y Wapa Limited
Address:Level 3, 18 Stanley Street, Auckland Central, 1010 New Zealand
E-Mail:help@wapa-app.com 
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